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Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School

600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044

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Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School serves 643 students in grades 5-8.

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School's student population of 643 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Total Students

643 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#514 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

62%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

11%

31%

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Black

15%

White

81%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.71

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Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Verona Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School's ranking?

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?

643 students attend Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School?

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School offer ?

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School part of?

Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School is part of Verona Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education